Friday, February 8, 6-9pm. Catskills Mountain Acoustic Slow Jam. A group of friendly acoustic musicians meets once a month to play Bluegrass, Old Time, Irish, and Catskills Contra in a low-key, non-competitive atmosphere. You can pick up standard tunes across genres, become more proficient on a 2nd or 3rd instrument, or improve your improvisational skills, all at a slower pace. For advanced beginners to intermediate and professional players. Come play music and have fun with other musicians without the pressure of performing for an audience!Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill , NY 13465 (845) 254-5469. info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org.

Thursday, February 21, 4-6 pm. Pine Hill Community Center Storytellers Circle.This new group invites all who have a tale to tell and are interested in the craft of storytelling. We'll meet on the third Thursday of each month to listen and share. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill , NY 13465. (845) 254-5469. info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org.

Mondays, March 4-April 8. 6 Sessions. 10 am - noon.Food for Thought.A Writers in the Mountains Workshop by Ann Epner. We all have to eat, but for each of us food has a special meaning – culturally, sociologically, personally. In this informal class, we’ll write about food in all its forms and in any genre you choose – personal essay, fiction, short play – whatever, as long as the subject is food. We’ll be looking at examples of great food writing and sharing our work in weekly sessions. You may register for this workshop by calling Jean Stone at 607-326-4802or emailing her to jtstone@wildblue.net, or by filling out the online registration form at www.writersinthemountains.org. Full and partial scholarships are available, according to need. Go to Register Online page for more information.Fee: $50 — if you register and prepay by February 11. $60 — after that. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill , NY 13465. (845) 254-5469. info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org.

Saturday, March 9. 10:30am- noon.Kid Stuff.Free program for kids ages 6-12. Adults welcome. Our own Science Guy, Bill Piervincenzi will make the Science of Sound more fun than you can imagine.Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill , NY 13465. (845) 254-5469. info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org.

Saturday, March 9 Catskills Cabaradio. The Catskills favorite event; with an exciting line up of music, interviews, poetry, storytelling and trivia. The evening begins with a pot luck supper at 6:00pm. Then promptly at 7:00, house lights dim and the broadcast begins.A Prairie Home Companion meets David Letterman meets Hee Haw extravaganza not to be missed, but if you must tune in live at www.wioxradio.org or 91.3 FM WIOX in Roxbury. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill , NY 13465. (845) 254-5469info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org.

Saturday, March 16 7 pm Spirit Communications. The Afterlife with Adrienne De Salvo. Have you ever wondered about the well being and presence of loved ones that have passed on? Adrienne DiSalvo communicates with spirits - receiving personal messages for those still here. An evening for the skeptic as well as the believer. Adrienne has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Growth and Development. www.adriennedesalvo.weebly.com $10.Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill, NY 13465. (845) 254-5469. info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org.